Anyone have more info about the Dodge truck recall?
Anyone have more info about the Dodge truck recall?
Just read this news release, but it doesn't have much info. Did some searching and didn't come up with anything. Anyone have some info to lend?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081210/...sler_recalls_1
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081210/...sler_recalls_1
Here it is:
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
DODGE / RAM 2500 2007-2008
DODGE / RAM 3500 2007-2008
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC Mfr's Report Date: DEC 04, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V641000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: DIESEL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 108429
Summary:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 108,429 MY 2007-2008 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.7L DIESEL ENGINES. A SILENCER PAD CAN SAG AND CONTACT THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADD A BRACKET TO SUPPORT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SILENCER PAD ADJACENT TO THE EGR COOLER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
CHRYSLER RECALL NO. H34. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
DODGE / RAM 2500 2007-2008
DODGE / RAM 3500 2007-2008
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC Mfr's Report Date: DEC 04, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V641000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: DIESEL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 108429
Summary:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 108,429 MY 2007-2008 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.7L DIESEL ENGINES. A SILENCER PAD CAN SAG AND CONTACT THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADD A BRACKET TO SUPPORT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SILENCER PAD ADJACENT TO THE EGR COOLER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
CHRYSLER RECALL NO. H34. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.



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